To connect an HP printer to Wi-Fi, the easiest and most common method is to use the **HP Smart app** on your computer or mobile device. First, make sure your printer supports wireless connections and is within range of your Wi-Fi network. Then:
1. Turn on the printer and ensure the Wi-Fi light is blinking (if not, press and hold the Wi-Fi and Cancel buttons until the light blinks).
2. Open the HP Smart app and select “Add Printer” or “New Printer.”
3. Choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the password when prompted.
4. Press and release the Information button on the printer if asked.
5. Wait for the Wi-Fi light to stop blinking, indicating the printer is connected to the network[1][2].
Alternatively, you can use the printer’s **Wireless Setup Wizard** on its touchscreen control panel (if available) to select your network and enter the password directly, or use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) by pressing the WPS button on your router and printer for automatic pairing[3][5].
If connecting to a laptop wirelessly, ensure the laptop is on the same Wi-Fi network as the printer. Sometimes you may need to install or update the printer drivers from the HP website or the HP Smart app and add the printer manually through your computer’s settings using the printer’s IP address, which can be printed from the printer’s network configuration page[4].
In summary, the typical steps are:
– Confirm printer’s wireless capability.
– Connect printer to Wi-Fi via HP Smart app or Wireless Setup Wizard.
– Install any needed drivers on your computer or device.
– Ensure laptop/device is on the same Wi-Fi network.
– Add the printer to your device if it doesn’t auto-detect.
This method provides a straightforward wireless setup for most modern HP printers[1][2][3][4][5].